It is important for employees to understand their rights when they have a workplace accident. For employees who are injured at work, there may be several avenues for recovering compensation. Workers’ Compensation If an employee suffers an on the job or work related injury or occupational illness, workers’ compensation will cover an employee’s medical bills, ... Read More
While there are plenty of terrifying or even downright traumatizing injuries, few are specifically classified by experts as “catastrophic injuries.” If you’ve recently been injured, it’s in your interest to know the classification of your injury, so you know what compensation you are entitled to under the law. It’s important to know not every injury ... Read More
If you have been in a motorcycle accident, you are probably wondering how the insurance company might deal with you or if they will treat you the same as someone who was in a regular car accident. Unfortunately, motorcyclists face much more trouble with insurance companies than other drivers. For many reasons, they face a ... Read More
Under New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law § 605, all drivers involved in a motor accident are required to file an accident report with New York State Department of Motor Vehicles within 10 days from the date of accident under the following conditions: Person is injured or killed, or Property Damage in excess of ... Read More
Apartment fires can be devastating both physically and emotionally. You might also have lost much of your property and personal belongings. All of these things added together can be frustrating and difficult. When you are living in an apartment complex, you might be wondering who exactly is liable for the fire and the injuries that ... Read More
For accident victims, it’s a confusing time after an accident. Accident victims are vulnerable. You’re in pain, your car is damaged, you could be missing work and you are not sure of your rights. Insurance companies are well aware that it’s a confusing time for vulnerable accident victims. Make no mistake about it, insurance companies will ... Read More